We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association based in Hertfordshire, who are recruiting for a Support Worker on a two-month temporary contract.

The position is due to start immediately with an hourly rate of pay negotiable up to £20.00 per hour working via an Umbrella Company.

The ideal candidate will be immediately available, have an Enhanced DBS certificate dated within the last three years, drive and have access to their own vehicle.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Carrying out support plans, regularly developing these and monitoring progression

• Providing one to one support to a caseload of vulnerable service users including mental health and learning disabilities across two accommodation services

• Supporting customers to learn skills to enhance independent living

• Completing property checks on a regular basis and liaising with the maintenance team

• Attending appointments alongside customers if required

• Completing weekly fire alarm checks

• Providing welfare and benefits advice and contacting PIP departments

• Actioning any safeguarding concerns in an efficient and timely manner

• Signposting customers to additional support organisations and liaising with providers to find the best support path possible

Experience required:

• Proven experience required working in a Supported Housing setting

• Have worked with the Recovery Model and Trauma Informed Care previously

• Experience working with people with a Dual Diagnosis

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Knowledge of welfare benefits

• Working with customers with complex needs

• Carrying out support planning and risk assessments

Working hours:

• 37.00 hours per week

• Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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